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Come then, to take vengeance for Örnulf's sons.

[He goes out with his men by the back, to the right.

Dagny, do thou follow them;—I must bide here; for the rumour of the combat is already abroad, and I may not meet Gunnar ere the time comes. But thou—do thou keep rein on thy father; he must go honourably to work; in Gunnar's hall there are many women; no harm must befall Hiördis or the rest.

Yes, I will follow them. Thou takest thought even for Hiördis; I thank thee for it.

Go, go, Dagny!

I go; but be thou at ease as to Hiördis; she has gilded armour in her bower, and will know how to shield herself.

That deem I too; but go thou nevertheless; guide thy father's course; watch over all—and over Gunnar's wife!

Trust to me. Farewell, till we meet again!

[She follows the others.

'Tis the first time, foster-brother, that I stand